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Newspaper

Abbeville Press And Banner

Location

Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

2

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Faithful Testimonial

Mande E Forgio of Leesburg writes to Mrs Tinkhiom praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing months of feminine ills and restoring strength. The ad notes the product has helped thousands of women with displacements inflammation and other troubles and invites letters for advice from Lynn Mass. Also includes a joke from Punch about a publican and a money driven marriage.

Mande E. Forgio Leesburg,Va Mrs. Tinkhiom Lydia E Pinkham Lydia EB Lydia E Pinkham

Built Right Brain and Nerves Restored by Grape Nuts

A column mix reports on health claims for Grape Nuts food proving benefits for dyspepsia and nerve strength. A Wisconsin woman describes improved digestion, speech, and stamina after regular use with milk and water, credited to brand messaging from Battle Creek.

Wisconsin Costum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellyiile DEES

Roosevelt plans big game hunt in Africa next year

Roosevelt aims for a South African big game hunt next year barring unforeseen events. He discussed the plan with visitors and intends a brief stay in England en route. No world tour or visits to Europe capitals are planned, with the Africa hunt as the sole stated venture.

Roosevelt Africa Washington, D. C South Africa England Europe Australia New Zealand

Astor Purchases Chesapeake Flag for Royal United Service Museum

William Waldorf Astor has acquired the Chesapeake flag captured by HMS Shannon in 1812 and donated it to the Royal United Service Museum in London. He also bought the bugle used in the Balaclava charge and other Crimean medals for the same museum, with an American buyer noted at the auction.

Astor Chesapeake London H. M Shannon Royal United Service Museum William Waldorf Astor

Scientist Supports Law of Nature with Statistical Proof

Dr Romme argues that sex ratios reflect a natural law proven by statistics. He presents data claiming weaker parents influence offspring outcomes and that the pattern supports his theory of inherent sex determination.

Dr. Romme

Law of Sex Births Says Weaker Parent Determines Child

London reports Dr Romme presents statistics claiming a boy is born when the father is weaker and a girl when the mother is weaker. He cites a universal 105 or 106 girls per 100 boys, except after great wars when strong men are at front.

London Romme Ilneas Kaiser Wilhelm Schenck Czarina

Wireless Typesetting by Knudsen Baffles London Crowd

Danish inventor Hang Knudsen demonstrates long distance wireless photography and a claims to have perfected a wireless typesetting system. He says a machine can set 2000 words an hour from London to Paris and Pictures including King Queen and Kaiser can be transmitted through walls. He envisions sending criminal fingerprints from England to New York via Marconi links.

London Paris Ceell Hang Knudsen Danieh Thail Mr. Knudnen Queen Kaiser Marconi

Big Talkers Are Dangerous In London Theory

London views excessive talking as a cause of nervous diseases and insanity. Rev B S Lombard says much energy is wasted in talking and calls talkers vampires draining others. Dr Stenson Hooker backs silent rooms in hospitals. gender note remains implicit.

London B.S. Lombard Stenson Hooker

Art Craft Colony Forms for Government Irrigation Lands

Twenty self supporting women form the Art Craft Colony to settle on Government Irrigation lands in use. Funds were subscribed to secure entry of sixteen acres each. Members include dressmaking millinery and girls working crafts dedicating themselves to ruralizing and publicity raises.

Chicago Art Craft Colony West Gyal Guneral Haruilig Puulory

Visiting Japanese Says American Girls Best in World

Mary McGhee Snell Hall noted lecturer and evangelist died at Talafarrias Texas. Mrs Charlie Lever Hawley learned in Paris that her New York brothers sued her for 75000 dollars for breach of contract. Count Glayok, who wed the Chicago Tribune publisher's daughter, has sued for separation.

Mary McGhee Snell Hall Talafarrias Texas Charlie Lever Ave Hawley Paris New York Vienna Count Glayok Robert W. Patterson Uhicags Tribune

Woman Plans Low-Freeding Farm in County Line

Emma Schonell, a local resident, announces plans to start a farming operation near here to meet demand for services. County Clerk reports protests from neighboring farmers though proponents deem the plan safe and viable given the valley climate.

Ban Josm Cal Phe Sun Pervigors Wiling Ine Ema Schonell Elreys Neighbsurhved

Sports Highlight Mix from Early Season Nos

The report notes Roseben’s first appearance placing fourth. Harvard defeated Annapolis 7 to 1 at lacrosse. Automobilists favor Briaveliff trophy race. London’s season opens with Senor Don Martinez de Boa inaugurating his service, under Vanderbilt Lewis Strang. Briarcift race results Cedring first, Vausho third, with unknown second.

Roseben Harvard Annapolis Laurosse Habins London Don Martinez de Boa Wil ‘Messed A. G- Vanderbilt Lewis Strang Italfon Tsatta Briarcif

Tornado Toll Rises Across Deep South With Hundreds Dead

A sweeping disaster report shows about 425 deaths across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama with roughly 1 200 injured. towns like Amite Purvis and nearby areas faced severe damage as relief efforts mobilized. President Roosevelt offered aid to Mississippi governor Noel who ordered tents rushed to Purvis and Amite City received rations and supplies.

New Orleans Louisiana Mississippi Alabama New Oreleans Lood Amite Purvis Georgia Pucca Alstriet Forte Louisians Lucerne Kenmore Lamouris Richland Basle Pine Angie Franklapton Sheridan Avard Eunice Gilles Bend Churchill Lorman Tillman Melton Barterville Braxton Sunflower Wahalak Wingate Columbus Walls Fairchtide Creek Quitmans Landing McLaurin McCallum Winchester Pine Ridge Chipley la Grange Harris Noel Jackson Amite City

England Buried in Snow In Deep Drifts Across Kingdom

A historic snowstorm sweeps southern England and much of the United Kingdom for two days and nights. Drifts reach eight feet in places isolating outlying districts and causing exposure deaths and widespread damage.

Kingdom London England Rourine Snd United Kingdom

Personal Effects of Late President McKinley Heirs Dividing Assets

In Canton Ohio the McKinley home transfers to Rose C. Klorer for 21000 dollars while Miles Helen McKinley takes the property under a 20000 appraisal. Personal effects and many presents from the 1906 porch campaign and White House years are to be divided among the five heirs and scattered.

McKinley Canton Ohio Rose C. Klorer Miles Helen McKinley Jim White House

Prompt for healthful living syrup advertised nationally

An advertisement extols health and happiness through trusted products approved by the Well Informed of the World. It promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome family laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It urges readers to buy genuine product from leading druggists and notes agents are wanted.

California

A Statesman's Reply on Woman's Suffrage

In a Welsh town Mr Asquith faced a heckler asking his stance on women’s suffrage. He replied with calm wit that he prefers to die when ladies are not present, a remark cited by the Youth's Companion as a balanced but sharp quip from the exchequer Chancellor.

England Asquith

Railways of Siam and New York port arrivals in 1907

The Siam railways total about 485 miles with 125 miles built, 90 miles standard gauge and 95 miles metre gauge. Profit relies on passengers who provide about two thirds of receipts and mostly third class traffic. In 1907 New York saw 4749 foreign port arrivals, with 726 American, 2029 British, and 710 German vessels.

Railways of Siam Philadelphia New York

Illness and Remedies Featured in Casual Notices

A collage of persuasive ads and notices cites cures for itching skin, teething pain, and nervous disorders, with remedies like Cuticura, Dr Kline’s Nerve Restorer, and Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Also referenced are Allen’s Foot-Hose to ease new shoes, Winslow’s Syrup for teething, and Mexican electric tramways investments. Immigration figures contrast arrivals from the U S and Canada.

Cathara Ancarie Tor William Geeding Washington St Attica Ind Vatican St. Vitus Allen Olmsted LeRoy City of Mexico Company Juchitan Oaxaca Tehauatepec

Women’s Kidneys Main Source Of Ill Health

Mrs Rebecca Mack of Columbus Ohio writes that kidney troubles left her in constant back pain and with irregular secretions and fatigue until using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She reports prompt relief and lasting cure after continued use. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box. Voster Mulburn Co Buffalo NY.

Rebecca Mack Rich Street Columbus Ohio Dean Down Voster-Mulburn Co Buffalo

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